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Karl Peter Rheinwalt is a leading figure at the intersection of artificial intelligence and metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). His primary research focuses on harnessing AI—from machine learning to deep learning—to revolutionize surgical decision-making, risk stratification, and patient outcomes in obesity care. Rheinwalt’s most influential contribution is his role in convening the first international expert consensus on AI in MBS, a landmark 2025 paper that has already garnered 14 citations. This work systematically evaluates the current state and future potential of AI, establishing a roadmap for integrating predictive analytics, image recognition, and automated surgical planning into bariatric practice. By bridging the gap between computational science and clinical surgery, Rheinwalt is shaping how next-generation surgeons will leverage data-driven tools to personalize treatment and reduce complications. His consensus paper serves as a foundational reference for researchers and clinicians alike, underscoring his impact as a thought leader in this nascent field. For students and researchers, Rheinwalt’s work exemplifies how emerging technologies can be rigorously validated and translated into real-world surgical innovation.